Energy and Power
Russia’s war on Ukraine confirms that too much explosive potential in the hands of one man is a formula for disaster. We need to address the quandary of nuclear weapons and unpredictable power.
It’s About the Pax Americana, Stupid!
Pessimistic think-tankers have been consistently wrong when it comes to Ukraine. To make matters worse, many of them seem to be wilfully ignorant of what’s at stake.
Putin’s Army Is Running on Empty
‘The cost in lives, on the Russian side of the equation, is unprecedented, and yet Putin and his generals continue to feed Russian soldiers into the Ukrainian ‘meat grinder.’
Periscope
The Chief Editor's periscope is up again, surveying the scene.
A Deal With Russia? It Can Only Bring Disaster
Wars end with agreements, we are repeatedly told. But they also need goodwill and a desire to settle, which Russia lacks.
Defending the Digital Front
With so many cyberattacks coming from all angles, a rigorous defense policy and “cyber hygiene” have become crucial for businesses, organizations and individuals.
Put in Context: Lula’s Calls for a Negotiated Settlement in Ukraine
The Brazilian president has upset Ukrainians by suggesting Kyiv should start negotiating – even as Moscow ravages their territory. The timing of Lula’s comments reveals his opportunistic streak.
Why Strategic Messaging Matters
Russia repeatedly denies Ukraine’s right to exist and insists that Ukraine had never actually been a nation.
Ukrainian Ammunition Shortages – History Is Repeating Itself
As the war in Ukraine rumbles on, the amount of ammunition being consumed in the conflict has surpassed all estimates. The lack of ammunition increases the fears of a long, drawn-out stalemate.
How European Football Is Aiding Ukraine
:“Sport has the power to change the world,” Nelson Mandela once said. The actions of UEFA and a number of European football clubs demonstrate the truth of his words.
Poland's Alarm
Poland became the first European “colony” to successfully rise up against the Soviet Union, alerting the continent about the peril that Russian influence in Europe represented, Diane Francis writes.
420 Days and Counting – Putin is on Borrowed Time
'The website Dictionary.com defines the expression ‘Dead Man Walking’ as a person in a doomed or untenable situation – does that remind you of anyone we know?'
OPINION: The Bill for Crimea Comes Due for Putin
Crimea, a symbol of Putin neo-imperial project, has become the place that will bankrupt Putin’s political capital.
July 11, 2026